Conservation and Wildlife Campaign Associate

Environment Colorado is seeking an entry‑level associate to help lead our campaigns to protect Colorado’s majestic landscapes, waterways and wildlife.

Department:
State

Location:

Denver, CO

Target annual compensation: $40,277 per year.

• Build powerful coalitions: Reach out to a broad range of organizations and affected constituency groups across the political spectrum to demonstrate support for our campaign goals.
• Earn traditional media and social media attention: Organize news conferences and write opinion pieces. Build a following on social media for your campaign.
• Organize events and work with volunteers: Organize webinars, community events and public meetings. Recruit organizations and members of the public to attend and participate.
• Lobby elected officials: Meet with decision makers - from city council members to state legislators - to make the case for our campaign goals. When a critical vote is happening on your campaign, work to demonstrate the support you’ve been building on the ground to help line up the votes needed to win.
• Research and write persuasive campaign materials: Catalog and analyze data relevant to the issue and our policy proposals to help influence public debate and earn media attention for our cause.
• Recruit new people to your team: Help build your team by recruiting volunteers, interns and full‑time staff.
• Run a grassroots campaign office each summer: Run a campaign office for the summer, knocking on doors to raise money to support our campaigns, build our organization and membership, and help build critical and timely grassroots support to win key campaigns. Your responsibilities will include meeting your own fundraising goals and managing a team of paid staff. You may be assigned to a different office location for the summer and should be flexible to move.

• Passion for the environment and using the power of grassroots organizing to win campaigns.
• Leadership experience.
• Top‑notch writing and public speaking skills.
• Good listening skills.
• An eagerness to learn.
• Organizing experience, including building campus or community groups.

We are accepting applications on a rolling basis for a summer 2026 start timeline.

The target annual compensation for this position is $40,277. Environment Colorado offers an excellent benefits package including medical, dental, and vision insurance for employees and dependents; time off; a commuter benefit program; a 401(k) plan with employer match; parental leave; long‑term disability insurance; and may include needs‑based student loan assistance. We also offer an excellent training program and opportunities for advancement.

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Environment Colorado and Environment America are part of The Public Interest Network, which operates and supports organizations committed to a shared vision of a better world and a strategic approach to social change. Visit  for things you should know about our network when you apply.

Environment Colorado is an equal opportunity employer.